replica

noun rep·li·ca \ ˈre-pli-kə \

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

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Definition of replica

1 : an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist

a replica of this was painted … this year
—Constance Strachey

2 : a copy exact in all details

DNA makes a replica of itself

sailed a replica of the Viking ship

; broadly : copy

this faithful, pathetic replica of a Midwestern suburb
—G. F. Kennan

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Examples of replica in a Sentence

We toured a replica of the ship.
It's an authentic replica of an ancient Greek urn.

Recent Examples of replica from the Web

In January last year, a two-thirds-size replica of one of the MBTA’s new Orange Line trains was similarly packed up and shipped to Boston from China.

— steve annear, BostonGlobe.com, "All aboard! MBTA riders will get to tour a mock-up of the new Red Line trains," 11 June 2018
The free celebration includes live music, an international marketplace, wine and beer tastings, chef demos, street performers and a 43-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.

— phil marty, chicagotribune.com, "Milwaukee gets its French on for Bastille Days, plus other Midwest events," 5 June 2018
The winner will receive more than $40,000 in cash, an engraved trophy and a replica 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica set.

— editors, USA TODAY, "Pompeo talks U.S.-North Korea summit, NBA Finals: 5 things you need to know Thursday," 31 May 2018
With the new weapons policy that bans real or replica firearms, explosives and ammunition, as well as metal or wooden swords, some vendors can't return this year.

— kellie hwang, azcentral, "Phoenix Comic Fest changes include metal detectors, prop weapons policy, wristbands," 21 May 2018
And forget inert hand grenades or replicas that are meant to be amusing; the TSA does not find these funny.

— Fox News, "6 things to know the next time you go through airport security," 16 May 2018
Permanent exhibits tell stories through photos, documents, videos, artifacts, interactives and replicas of the Oval Office and Situation Room.

— jody schmal, Houston Chronicle, "Where to stay and play in College Station," 10 May 2018
The Dirty Pop-Up event, held at Hollywood & Highland's Cinematic Pictures, runs through Tuesday and features band photos, tour outfits and a human-sized replica of a box that marionette dolls of the group's members were sold in.

— jaclyn cosgrove, latimes.com, "'N Sync fans flood Hollywood Boulevard for 'It's Gonna Be May Day'," 1 May 2018
The decor will include items from Cleveland's history, as well as quirky things such as a 1968 Volkswagen bus hanging from the ceiling and a six-foot-tall replica of the Eiffel Tower.

— jeff piorkowski/special to cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Heights' Big Fun to team with Sweeties Candies at new Pinecrest store," 17 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of replica

Italian, repetition, from replicare to repeat, from Late Latin, from Latin, to fold back — more at reply

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First Known Use: 1824

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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replica Synonyms

Synonyms

carbon, carbon copy, clone, copy, dummy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replication, reproduction;

Antonyms

archetype, original, prototype;

miniature, mock-up, simulation;

reconstruction, re-creation;

image, likeness, semblance, shadow;

impression, imprint, print;

approximation, reincarnation, version;

extra, reserve, spare;

Synonym Discussion of replica

reproduction, duplicate, copy, facsimile, replica mean a thing made to closely resemble another. reproduction implies an exact or close imitation of an existing thing.